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HFF Nets Bridge Loan for Purchase of Greater Washington Office Buildings

A joint venture between The Pinkard Group, Buchanan Partners and AEW Capital Management has secured $22.5 million in financing this week for two of its Class A office buildings in the Greater Washington area.

First Potomac to Sell Nine Northern Virginia Assets

First Potomac Realty Trust is looking to sell a big chunk of its Greater Washington property portfolio.

Liberty Property Plans Distribution Center for Cheverly Site

An out-of-state investor has purchased a site in Price George’s County with big plans for the future.

Avesis Goes Corporate in Phoenix

C&W and Colliers have found a new home for a local healthcare program provider.

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Walker Fortifies Partnership with Brookfield on Melbourne Project

Walker Corp. tapped Brookfield Multiplex once again to construct Collins Square’s fourth tower.

Insights from CRE’s New CFOs

Insights from the industry’s newest wave of CFOs.

Twin Cities Lure REIT Sponsor from Fargo

Dakota REIT is expanding its portfolio in the Twin Cities, with the help of Cushman & Wakefield | NorthMarq.

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New Chinese Conference Center Merges Two Cultures

China is now home to a massive facility where people will meet, share knowledge and develop new ideas.

Economy Watch: Update on the Economy, Construction

By Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor The monthly Architecture Billings Index (ABI), which is compiled by the American Institute of Architects, is a leading indicator for the U.S. commercial real estate industry. It offers an indirect look at the upcoming pace of construction spending — about nine to 12 months ahead, according to the organization — by taking a “Work-on-the-Boards” survey among a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month just ended as compared to the previous month, and the results are also seasonally adjusted. In August, the…

Airport Builds for Flyers & 4-Legged Friends

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will have your car and your pet ready, no matter what time your flight lands.